this problem is that the price is not going any lower, it will go back up after release and stay there unless you get a student type deal.

htismaqe

10-17-2012 05:55 PM

I have been using Windows 8 for a few months now - if you have Windows 7 on a laptop or desktop, don't bother.

Once you strip away the metro UI (which really isn't that cool) there is virtually no difference between 7 and 8.

htismaqe

10-17-2012 05:57 PM

I should also mention that while Windows 8 doesn't currently use the same software delivery architecture that XBox and mobile do, the potential is absolutely there. The CEO of Valve was concerned enough about it that he came out publicly against it.

If you are a gamer, I would at least think carefully before upgrading.

DaveNull

10-17-2012 06:05 PM

How's it do in virtualization? I wouldn't mind dropping it into my home lab, but I'm a little worried about system resources. My iMac is on its last legs waiting for the next upgrade and the current one is a little slim on RAM. Plenty for Win7 for my purposes and definitely XP, but I'm thinking this will require some additional horsepower.

Guru

10-18-2012 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe
(Post 9026057)

I have been using Windows 8 for a few months now - if you have Windows 7 on a laptop or desktop, don't bother.

Once you strip away the metro UI (which really isn't that cool) there is virtually no difference between 7 and 8.

The main difference I have been hearing is that Windows 8 is faster than 7.

Since I purchased my new laptop recently, I get Win8 for $15. Don't know if I will install it or not.

Fish

10-18-2012 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru
(Post 9027268)

The main difference I have been hearing is that Windows 8 is faster than 7.

Since I purchased my new laptop recently, I get Win8 for $15. Don't know if I will install it or not.

It's a little faster in startup and shutdown times. But not so much in general usage like opening apps, copying, and such. I don't really think it's enough to justify the upgrade at the moment.

Saulbadguy

10-18-2012 09:58 AM

The digital download is only $39, without having to use an Amazon promo credit. Why bother with a boxed copy?